Kama'aina

American Slang

Definition

A Hawaiian term for a local Hawaii resident (not necessarily Native Hawaiian); also used to denote resident-only discounts.

Examples

"As a kama'aina, she knows the best beaches that tourists usually miss."

"Show your Hawaii ID to get the kama'aina discount on admission."

"The hotel offers a special kama'aina rate for residents booking a weekend stay."